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Neighborhood Partnership Center

Intent


It is our intent to improve the quality of lives in neighborhoods by providing technical assistance, training, and financial resources to neighborhood residents and organizations.

The United Way of Central Ohio’s Neighborhood Partnership Center (NPC) helps neighbors Live United!

NPC brings together residents and resources from neighborhood, businesses, varying levels of government and nonprofit organizations in Central Ohio. The center empowers neighborhood residents to promote positive change in their neighborhoods through training, technical assistance, grant programs and resource development.


Neighborhood Partnership Grants


The Neighborhood Partnership Grant is designed to provide resources to support neighborhood organizations and improvements in low- and moderate-income areas of Franklin County. Funded projects are selected on a competitive basis and are intended to increase resident involvement and volunteerism in community improvement projects. Projects should support capacity building at the neighborhood level, engage numerous stakeholder groups, and showcase local talent.

In 2008, 53 grants were awarded from 169 applicants totaling $300,000 in investment. Grants ranged from $800 to $12,500 with the average grant $5,660. These projects involved over 1,500 volunteers to implement these projects.

This is a collaborative effort with The Columbus Foundation, Osteopathic Heritage Foundation, National City and Bob Evans.

Click here to see the funded grants from 2008


Neighborhood Training Academy


The Neighborhood Training Academy is made possible with support and partnerships with more than 20 local nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, faith-based organizations and independent consultants. All of these organizations share in our objective of building vibrant neighborhoods.

In 2007, over 700 participants completed more than 50 classes through the Neighborhood Training Academy on topics such as grant writing, volunteer management, developing youth programs, community education and awareness, financial management and crime prevention and safety.

Click here to see our current list of classes.


Vibrant Neighborhoods Toolbox – United Way & Macy’s Foundation Grant


The Vibrant Neighborhoods Toolbox is a unique opportunity for a neighborhood or community organization to complete a focus curriculum of capacity building courses coupled with a $1,500 implementation grant. This program is made possible through a relationship with the Macy’s Foundation.

Content of the courses include communication and public relations, community engagement and involvement, leadership development and public policy, legislation and advocacy.

Click here to view the Vibrant Neighborhood Toolbox announcement


Ongoing Services

  • Library and Resource Materials
  • Personal Computer us
  • Copier and Printing facility
 
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2008 Neighborhood Partnership Grant Recipients

Crime Prevention & Safety

1. Argyle Park Civic Association

2. Berwyn East Blockwatch

3. Driving Park Civic Coalition

4. Greater Linden Development Corporation

5. Highland West Merchant Blockwatch Group

6. KarMel Morse Manor Civic Association

7. Listen Good Youth

8. Marion Franklin Civic Association

9. South Linden Area Concerned Parents

10. S.A.V.E. - Strategies Against Violence Everywhere

11. University Area Enrichment Association

Economic & Community Development

1. Amer Crest Improvement Group

2. Arts Foundation of Olde Towne

3. Columbus Neighborhood Network

4. Devonshire Civic Association

5. Four Seasons City Farm

6. Franklinton Arts District

7. Franklinton Development Association

8. Gables Elementary School P.T.A.

9. Heyl Avenue Elementary School

10. Olde Towne East Neighborhood Association

11. Revival Development Corporation

12. Scioto Southland Civic Association

13. South of Main Blockwatch

14. Sporeprint Infoshop

15. The Franklinton Gardens

16. Weinland Park Civic Organization

Education & Public Awareness


1. Berwyn East Civic Association

2. CC Angels Double Dutch

3. CK Productions

4. Clintonville Community Fund, Inc.

5. Franklinton Area Commission

6. Friends of South Side Settlement House

7. Greater Linden Advisory Council

8. King-Lincoln Oral History Project

9. M.O.R.E. - Multi-Organizational Response to the Eastside

10. Merion Village Association

11. New Harvest Growing Together

12. Shepard Academy

13. Southside LEADERS NOW!

14. Southside Reunion Committee

15. Teakwood Heights Civic Association

16. The Friends of Westgate Park

17. University District Organization, Inc.

Safe & Decent Housing


1. Community Development for All People

2. Franklinton Homeowners Association

3. Greater Linden Development Corporation

4. Hilltop Neighborhood Action Group

5. Lincoln Village Residents Association
 
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